How much does a pharmacy researcher get paid?

Answer 1

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics:

http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos079.htm

Median annual of wage-and-salary pharmacists in May 2006 were $94,520. The middle 50 percent earned between $83,180 and $108,140 a year. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $67,860, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $119,480 a year. Median annual earnings in the industries employing the largest numbers of pharmacists in May 2006 were: Department stores $99,050 Grocery stores 95,600 Pharmacies and drug stores 94,640 General medical and surgical hospitals 93,640 According to a 2006 survey by Drug Topics Magazine, pharmacists in retail settings earned an average of $92,291 per year, while pharmacists in institutional settings earned an average of $97,545. Full-time pharmacists earned an average of $102,336, while part-time pharmacists earned an average of $55,589.

Note:

The salary for a pharmacist who performs research in association with a pharmaceutical company might be able to earn higher than what a typical pharmacist makes.

The wages listed above are from 2006, so they will be slightly less than the current wages.

Answer 2

Pharmacy researchers typically earn an average salary ranging from $60,000 to $120,000 per year, depending on factors such as experience, location, employer, and level of education. Advanced degrees and certifications can also lead to higher salaries in this field.